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  Industry | 8/4/2026

  Industry opens the deadline to apply for aid from the Auto+ Program for the purchase of electric and electrified vehicles

  This support line, provided with 350 million euros for individuals, can be requested until December 31 of this year and is retroactive for purchases made since January 1, 2026. The program offers support of up to 4,500 euros for passenger cars, 5,000 euros for vans and also includes incentives for motorcycles and electric quads.

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  Tourism | 8/3/2026

  The expenditure of international tourists reaches 63,800M€ in the first half of the year, 7% more than in 2025
  

  From January to June, about 46.6 million international visitors have arrived in our country, 4.6% more than in the same period of the previous year. In June, spending rose to 13.5 billion euros, 4% more than in the same month of 2025, while the number of tourists increased by 2.9%, reaching 9.7 million. Balearic Islands, Catalonia and Andalusia are the main Autonomous Communities of destination in June, and those with the greatest weight in spending.
  

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  Tourism | 7/30/2026

  The seats expected on international flights for August reach 14.1 million, 7.2% more than a year ago

  Among the main emitting markets, the United Kingdom and Italy experience the highest growth of scheduled seats Another month highlights the remarkable acceleration of Poland with a growth projection for August greater than 30% The United States experiences an increase of 2.8% and slows its growth

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  Industry | 7/29/2026

  Industry opens the call for subsidies to offset the indirect costs of CO2 in the amount of 600 M€
  

  In this call, aid has been extended to sectors such as ceramic tile or fiberglass manufacturing, among others. This aid shows the commitment of the Government to the electrointensive industrial sectors and allows to improve their competitiveness, strengthen their industrial capacities and employment.
  

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  Tourism | 7/28/2026

  The Government launches the €15 M shock plan to renew hospitality equipment and reduce its energy costs

  The Council of Ministers has approved the Royal Decree that regulates the direct granting of this aid for accommodation and catering establishments. Subsidies of between EUR 5,000 and EUR 11,000 per establishment may cover up to 100% of eligible investment. The program will replace machinery and equipment with more efficient ones, reducing energy consumption and strengthening the competitiveness of the sector.